Family members of the BDR personnel accused of Pilkhana massacre on Sunday formed human chain on the capital's streets to realise three demands including reinvestigation of the incident and the release of "innocent jawans".
They gathered at the Raju Sculpture on Dhaka University campus.
BDR Welfare Council of Dhaka district organised the human chain on Dhaka University campus demanding release of innocent BDR members for their suspected involvement in Pilkhana massacre.
The human chain was formed at 11:30AM in front of the Raju Sculpture as part of a nationwide programme.
Their other key demands included identifying and ensuring exemplary punishment of those responsible for the brutal killing of 57 army officers and 74 others in Pilkhana massacre, reinstatement of jobs of those BDR members unjustly dismissed through 18 special courts, and restoration of their government benefits such as rations, salary allowances, and promotions.
They also demanded removal of Section 2 (e) of the notification to allow the investigation commission to work independently, impartially, and without fear.
Coordinator Mahin Sarker stated, "It is unfortunate that even after the 24th uprising, we still have to demand justice for the Pilkhana massacre. We have to stand at Shahbagh.. The release of BDR members and the trial of the massacre must happen quickly."
He announced that a larger gathering will be organised soon and urged all BDR members and their families to attend.
Mahin also demanded the rehabilitation and reinstatement of the affected members of the now-defunct BDR force. The relatives participating in the human chain outlined three key demands.
First, they urged authorities to identify those responsible for the 74 murders, including the brutal killing of 57 army officers at Pilkhana, and to ensure swift and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators.
